Roomba or equivalent?

OffalyMedic · 11-11-2019 9:49am

Just ordered the Roborock S55 for â‚¬298 off AliExpress from Polish warehouse (had ~â‚¬15 of coupons) can't wait for it to come

Cyrus · 11-11-2019 11:08am

the roborock is the best bang for buck imo, great machine

Ush1 · 11-11-2019 2:42pm

Thoughts on either of these?

€ 179,51 56%OFF | LIECTROUX C30B Robot Vacuum Cleaner,Map navigation,3000Pa Suction, ,Smart Memory, Map Display on Wifi APP, Electric Water tank
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/2xpsaa6U

€ 185,10 25%OFF | Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1C Sweeping Mopping STYTJ01ZHM for Home Automatic Dust Sterilize Smart Planned Cleaner
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dnGXyU28

ctlsleh · 11-11-2019 11:54pm

Cyrus wrote: »

the roborock is the best bang for buck imo, great machine

I agree, it’s a great machine

Raoul · 18-11-2019 10:51am

What's the best deal on the roborock?

nigwerwig · 18-11-2019 11:52am

Raoul wrote: »

What's the best deal on the roborock?

Might pick one up myself. Best deals maybe closer to 29th black Friday

OffalyMedic · 19-11-2019 2:59pm

My Roborock arrived yesterday (ordered in 11.11 sales) first impression are brilliant. Done all of our small cottage this morning with zero problems and I was shocked how much the dust bin picked up! Yet to try the mop function but the vacuum is excellent

wirelessdude01 · 19-11-2019 5:41pm

OffalyMedic wrote: »

My Roborock arrived yesterday (ordered in 11.11 sales) first impression are brilliant. Done all of our small cottage this morning with zero problems and I was shocked how much the dust bin picked up! Yet to try the mop function but the vacuum is excellent

Ordered one as well and no sign yet. Is there a way to track delivery?

OffalyMedic · 19-11-2019 6:02pm

wirelessdude01 wrote:

Ordered one as well and no sign yet. Is there a way to track delivery?

I use 17 track.net normally

kenmc · 19-11-2019 9:04pm

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Ordered one as well and no sign yet. Is there a way to track delivery?

Mine arrived long before it was even shipped! Take the tracking info with a large pinch of salt

NabyLadistheman · 25-11-2019 10:22am

30C down to £169 on Amazon, pulled the trigger on another one for the sister in law

Degag · 26-11-2019 11:33pm

The Eufy 11S seems to be getting some good reviews from what i am reading. Any opinions on whether i should pull the trigger? Price is currently £147 down from £200 so seems like a decent deal?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eufy-BoostIQ-Super-Thin-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile/dp/B07BFP9TNH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IQKQ4ETTMTF&keywords=eufy+11s&qid=1574807272&smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C1722&sr=8-3

Bluefoam · 26-11-2019 11:46pm

Degag wrote: »

The Eufy 11S seems to be getting some good reviews from what i am reading. Any opinions on whether i should pull the trigger? Price is currently £147 down from £200 so seems like a decent deal?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eufy-BoostIQ-Super-Thin-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile/dp/B07BFP9TNH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IQKQ4ETTMTF&keywords=eufy+11s&qid=1574807272&smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&sprefix=eufy%2Caps%2C1722&sr=8-3

I just picked up the Eufy 15C Max on amazon.es for €182... They also have the 30C for €159... Both are higher spec than the 11S. Just factor in an extra €10 for a 3 pin plug to go with it.

The 15 Max has suction power of 2000ps, compared to 1300 from the 11S. Plus the max uses the app and works with Google Assistant and Alexa.

Degag · 26-11-2019 11:53pm

Bluefoam wrote: »

I just picked up the Eufy 15C Max on amazon.es for €182... They also have the 30C for €159... Both are higher spec than the 11S. Just factor in an extra €10 for a 3 pin plug to go with it.

The 15 Max has suction power of 2000ps, compared to 1300 from the 11S. Plus the max uses the app and works with Google Assistant and Alexa.

Cool. Might hold out a bit so as the price may come down further on the UK site based on that.

Darby_321 · 27-11-2019 9:47am

Bluefoam wrote: »

I just picked up the Eufy 15C Max on amazon.es for €182... They also have the 30C for €159... Both are higher spec than the 11S. Just factor in an extra €10 for a 3 pin plug to go with it.

The 15 Max has suction power of 2000ps, compared to 1300 from the 11S. Plus the max uses the app and works with Google Assistant and Alexa.

I cant believe you managed to get the 15C Max for 182. I wanted to get that one two weeks ago on amazon.co.uk but it was out of stock so got the 11s Max for 200 euro.

Delighted with is so far but wondering now could it be possible to return this one and possibly get the better model 15C Max.

bittihuduga · 27-11-2019 1:04pm

what is the best out there in terms of value for money and performance - is it s50?
planning to buy one on friday

paulbok · 27-11-2019 7:53pm

bittihuduga wrote: »

what is the best out there in terms of value for money and performance - is it s50?
planning to buy one on friday

Best price I've seen on a s50 is €313 on Ali Express Inc delivery, from Polish warehouse on this Friday. estimated 3-5 days delivery
Anything better out there?

Want the roborock for both the vacuum and mop function and to be able to use the map it scans for itself to set zones. Also hope to import that map into Home Assistant.

kenmc · 27-11-2019 8:31pm

paulbok wrote: »

Best price I've seen on a s50 is €313 on Ali Express Inc delivery, from Polish warehouse on this Friday. estimated 3-5 days delivery
Anything better out there?

Want the roborock for both the vacuum and mop function and to be able to use the map it scans for itself to set zones. Also hope to import that map into Home Assistant.

That's not a bargain much, I got mine for 315 Inc delivery (Spain I think, mAybe polish warehouse) in September from banggood. Admittedly there was some sort of "promotion discount" on but I think that was just some hype

bittihuduga · 27-11-2019 9:14pm

for me it may end up eufy 15c 182 euros max vs roborock s50 315 euros.
vacuum vs vacuum+mop

caddy16 · 27-11-2019 10:43pm

Is the price of the s50 likely to drop on Amazon this week, have vouchers and dont know if I should just go with the eufy?

Tails142 · 27-11-2019 11:06pm

bittihuduga wrote: »

for me it may end up eufy 15c 182 euros max vs roborock s50 315 euros.
vacuum vs vacuum+mop

The laser mapping on the roborock is a big step up, means it will get the whole area cleaned faster.

OffalyMedic · 28-11-2019 1:02am

paulbok wrote:

Best price I've seen on a s50 is â‚¬313 on Ali Express Inc delivery, from Polish warehouse on this Friday. estimated 3-5 days delivery Anything better out there?

I got Roborock on 11.11 sale on AliExpress for 298euro from one of the European wearhouses think polish. Was ordered on a Monday and arrived following Monday. Amazing piece of kit and the mopping function is handy too. Won't be as good as a proper clean but is good enough to tide over for a few days. Better than nothing I say

Irish Gunner · 28-11-2019 11:18am

Thinking of getting the roborock on AliExpress will see if any deals tomorrow

Any particular store as so many there on their webpage?

D3V!L · 29-11-2019 10:11am

Just picked up a Roborock S50 for €285 on Aliexpress. Great deal.

nialldinho · 29-11-2019 10:13am

D3V!L wrote: »

Just picked up a Roborock S50 for €285 on Aliexpress. Great deal.

Do you have a link to this please?

D3V!L · 29-11-2019 10:14am

nialldinho wrote: »

Do you have a link to this please?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32859682920.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.26c84c4d7VxH25

mcgovern · 29-11-2019 10:38am

Anyone have one with a young child? Wondering how it would cope with toys and other stuff everywhere?

paulbok · 29-11-2019 11:09am

D3V!L wrote: »

Just picked up a Roborock S50 for €285 on Aliexpress. Great deal.

My order dropped to that with applied coupons. So €30 saved :pac:

skyblueflyer · 29-11-2019 12:16pm

paulbok wrote: »

My order dropped to that with applied coupons. So €30 saved :pac:

Do you have the link of where you ordered from

NabyLadistheman · 29-11-2019 12:48pm

mcgovern wrote: »

Anyone have one with a young child? Wondering how it would cope with toys and other stuff everywhere?

This was a big deterrent for me for a long time. But in got to the stage where I had the hoover out 3 or 4 times a day so I pulled the trigger. Best decision I ever made. You will have to pick up bits and bobs but easier that getting Henry out all the time!

td2008 · 29-11-2019 1:06pm

D3V!L wrote: »

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32859682920.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.26c84c4d7VxH25

Friday15 gives 15 dollars off

paulbok · 29-11-2019 1:53pm

skyblueflyer wrote: »

Do you have the link of where you ordered from

€ 312,98 30%OFF | Roborock s50 s55 Robot Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 2 for Home MIJIA Smart Cleaning Wet Mop Mi Carpet Dust Automatic Sweeping Wireless
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/lomzMkAU

It looks like most sellers of the s50 are around that price.
You'll need to check for coupons on the main page to bring it down to the 287 mark.

Irish Gunner · 29-11-2019 2:06pm

Just about to pull the plug but worth buying extra parts?

Ship from France with eu plug?

Bluefoam · 29-11-2019 2:12pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Just about to pull the plug but worth buying extra parts?

Ship from France with eu plug?

I don't see an option for one with a 3 pink plug from Europe... So either pay additional customs charges from China, or buy a 3 pin plug seperate...

nigwerwig · 29-11-2019 2:17pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Just about to pull the plug but worth buying extra parts?

Ship from France with eu plug?

Same boat, black or white one

D3V!L · 29-11-2019 3:18pm

Aliexpress newbie here. When I ordered i checked the Czech Republic warehouse and it said 4-10 days. Now on my account it said it'll ship within 41 days !!

Any ideas ?

alec76 · 29-11-2019 3:18pm

Bluefoam wrote: »

I don't see an option for one with a 3 pink plug from Europe... So either pay additional customs charges from China, or buy a 3 pin plug seperate...

It is standard power cord,you might have spare one at home ( unused small electric appliances etc)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pharos-Industrial%C2%AE-Samsung-Philips-Panasonic/dp/B07QJ6PYH9/ref=sr_1_6?crid=19BDQG815IJHW&keywords=power+cord+uk+plug+to+figure+8&qid=1575036936&refinements=p_76%3A419158031&rnid=419157031&rps=1&s=electronics&sprefix=Power+cord+uk%2Celectronics%2C222&sr=1-6

s7ryf3925pivug · 29-11-2019 3:22pm

we have the roborock for a good while now. It's good but the battery isn't great. That said, it wouldn't be an issue if it wasnt gettin nudged off its charge point fairly frequently.

Alkers · 29-11-2019 4:04pm

How large are these? And how manoeuvrable are they?

We have about 50sq.m downstairs but we've a lot of furniture, rugs etc so wondering how good a job it would do for us?

s7ryf3925pivug · 29-11-2019 5:10pm

Alkers wrote: »

How large are these? And how manoeuvrable are they?

We have about 50sq.m downstairs but we've a lot of furniture, rugs etc so wondering how good a job it would do for us?

roborock is 33cm disk. Reasonably maneuverable. Will try to naviagate around obstacles in a logical manner. Might get stuck trying to traverse a door saddle or something like that. We use ours in one room at a time because our son doesnt like it. The furniture shouldnt be a problem but high or deep pile rugs might be.

It has a mopping feature but it's not great. Just drags a damp cloth over your floor. We don't bother with it. It does a good job of vacuuming though.

kenmc · 29-11-2019 8:33pm

mcgovern wrote: »

Anyone have one with a young child? Wondering how it would cope with toys and other stuff everywhere?

4 & 7 year old. Toys mostly confined to playroom, which can be virtually cordoned off if need be. Otherwise no issues, they learn to pick up the small Lego sharpish! Constantly amazed at how much dust it collects every run, which is every day. Either that or it actually produced dust to fill the bin to make you think it's doing a good job!

s7ryf3925pivug · 29-11-2019 8:59pm

mcgovern wrote: »

Anyone have one with a young child? Wondering how it would cope with toys and other stuff everywhere?

We use it in one room at a time. Clear the floor then run it. He is almost 2 and is scared of it.

RobbieTheRobber · 30-11-2019 12:45am

Maddux Acidic Hamstring wrote: »

We use it in one room at a time. Clear the floor then run it. He is almost 2 and is scared of it.

I wish my two year old was scared. Constantly drags it out then presses the return to Dock button. Thinks its great fun.

s7ryf3925pivug · 30-11-2019 2:39am

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

I wish my two year old was scared. Constantly drags it out then presses the return to Dock button. Thinks its great fun.

My kid constantly presses the button to start it, goes "Argh!" and runs over to grab onto me. He gets a buzz out of giving himself a fright.

ablelocks · 01-12-2019 9:24pm

i was just about to order the eufy robovac 15c max, but then realised that it doesn't have mapping.

Is mapping an absolute requirement (for a large ground area)?

Or is it a "feature" that isn't really necessary?

If it is, what's the best value?

Bluefoam · 01-12-2019 9:36pm

If you want the vacuum to go around precisely while you watch it, then mapping is important. It's an expensive feature.

The Eufy has proven in testing (worth watching some YouTube reviews of their models) to be very effective at covering the entire floor. Because it is random, it often covers parts twice or more, therefore is often more thorough. Set it while you're in bed, or out of the house, it'll be very worth while. If you have the extra money go for a more advanced system, but it's unlikely the cleaning will be that much better...

If your house is so big that the vacuum cannot do one floor in 100 minutes, the mapping would be important. If you want to exclude floor areas, mapping is an advantage. I'd prefer to just let the vacuum do its thing every second day and just keep the place clean.

Just my thoughts.

caddy16 · 01-12-2019 9:39pm

ablelocks wrote: »

i was just about to order the eufy robovac 15c max, but then realised that it doesn't have mapping.

Is mapping an absolute requirement (for a large ground area)?

Or is it a "feature" that isn't really necessary?

If it is, what's the best value?

In the same boat, from having a look through threads on here the S5 Roborock seems to be the best value with mapping. A bit outside my price range so was hoping for a price drop this week. I'm prob just going to go with the Eufy 30c on sale on amazon at the moment.

Mickeroo · 02-12-2019 10:23am

Have found the Eufy great, I couldn't see it being much better with mapping.

caddy16 · 02-12-2019 12:03pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Have found the Eufy great, I couldn't see it being much better with mapping.

Which one do you have?

Mickeroo · 02-12-2019 12:36pm

caddy16 wrote: »

Which one do you have?

The 30C I think it is.

Roomba or equivalent?

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